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Righteousness Of God
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Him who knew no sin he made to be sin on our behalf; that we might become the righteousness of God in him.
For therein is revealed a righteousness of God from faith unto faith: as it is written, But the righteous shall live by faith.
But even if ye should suffer for righteousness’ sake, blessed are ye: and fear not their fear, neither be troubled;
and be found in him, not having a righteousness of mine own, even that which is of the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which is from God by faith:
But seek ye first his kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
For Jehovah is righteous; he loveth righteousness: The upright shall behold his face.
If ye know that he is righteous, ye know that every one also that doeth righteousness is begotten of him.
To do righteousness and justice Is more acceptable to Jehovah than sacrifice.
for all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God;
Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
For the wages of sin is death; but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
He hath showed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth Jehovah require of thee, but to do justly, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with thy God?
who his own self bare our sins in his body upon the tree, that we, having died unto sins, might live unto righteousness; by whose stripes ye were healed.
For Christ is the end of the law unto righteousness to every one that believeth.
For I say unto you, that except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no wise enter into the kingdom of heaven.
But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who was made unto us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification, and redemption:
And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace for them that make peace.
Jehovah is righteous in all his ways, And gracious in all his works.
For the eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, And his ears unto their supplication: But the face of the Lord is upon them that do evil.
But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.
But flee youthful lusts, and follow after righteousness, faith, love, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
yet knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ, even we believed on Christ Jesus, that we might be justified by faith in Christ, and not by the works of the law: because by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.
The eyes of Jehovah are toward the righteous, And his ears are open unto their cry.
Confess therefore your sins one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The supplication of a righteous man availeth much in its working.
Being therefore justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ;
In his days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely; and this is his name whereby he shall be called: Jehovah our righteousness.
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honorable, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
I will greatly rejoice in Jehovah, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with a garland, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels.
My little children, let no man lead you astray: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous:
because by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified in his sight; for through the law cometh the knowledge of sin.
Every scripture inspired of God is also profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction which is in righteousness:
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
But now apart from the law a righteousness of God hath been manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets;
He shall see of the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied: by the knowledge of himself shall my righteous servant justify many; and he shall bear their iniquities.
We know that whosoever is begotten of God sinneth not; but he that was begotten of God keepeth himself, and the evil one toucheth him not.
being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are through Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.
But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is reckoned for righteousness.
And let patience have its perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, lacking in nothing.
For the word of Jehovah is right; And all his work isdonein faithfulness.
And he believed in Jehovah; and he reckoned it to him for righteousness.
Being therefore justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ; — read the full passage →
But unto you that fear my name shall the sun of righteousness arise with healing in its wings; and ye shall go forth, and gambol as calves of the stall.
Blessed are they that keep justice, And he that doeth righteousness at all times.
And the God of all grace, who called you unto his eternal glory in Christ, after that ye have suffered a little while, shall himself perfect, establish, strengthen you.
Seventy weeks are decreed upon thy people and upon thy holy city, to finish transgression, and to make an end of sins, and to make reconciliation for iniquity, and to bring in everlasting righteousness, and to seal up vision and prophecy, and to anoint the most holy.
Jehovah trieth the righteous; But the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.
whereby he hath granted unto us his precious and exceeding great promises; that through these ye may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world by lust.
Even as Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned unto him for righteousness.
He that followeth after righteousness and kindness Findeth life, righteousness, and honor.
Treasures of wickedness profit nothing; But righteousness delivereth from death.
Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.
For as through the one man’s disobedience the many were made sinners, even so through the obedience of the one shall the many be made righteous.
Righteousness exalteth a nation; But sin is a reproach to any people.
There can be neither Jew nor Greek, there can be neither bond nor free, there can be no male and female; for ye all are one man in Christ Jesus.
even the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ unto all them that believe; for there is no distinction;
I do not make void the grace of God: for if righteousness is through the law, then Christ died for nought.
Awake to soberness righteously, and sin not; for some have no knowledge of God: I speak this to move you to shame.
For he shall never be moved; The righteous shall be had in everlasting remembrance.
Many are the afflictions of the righteous; But Jehovah delivereth him out of them all.
and he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith which he had while he was in uncircumcision: that he might be the father of all them that believe, though they be in uncircumcision, that righteousness might be reckoned unto them;
And Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: — read the full passage →
The wicked earneth deceitful wages; But he that soweth righteousness hath a sure reward.
Touchingthe Almighty, we cannot find him out: He is excellent in power; And in justice and plenteous righteousness he will not afflict.
not by works done in righteousness, which we did ourselves, but according to his mercy he saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit,
But let justice roll down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream.
For what saith the scripture? And Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned unto him for righteousness.
But now apart from the law a righteousness of God hath been manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets; — read the full passage →
And therefore will Jehovah wait, that he may be gracious unto you; and therefore will he be exalted, that he may have mercy upon you: for Jehovah is a God of justice; blessed are all they that wait for him.
for by grace have ye been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; — read the full passage →
Sow to yourselves in righteousness, reap according to kindness; break up your fallow ground; for it is time to seek Jehovah, till he come and rain righteousness upon you.
for by grace have ye been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God;
My little children, these things write I unto you that ye may not sin. And if any man sin, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:
For we are all become as one that is unclean, and all our righteousnesses are as a polluted garment: and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, take us away.
not by works done in righteousness, which we did ourselves, but according to his mercy he saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit, — read the full passage →
fear thou not, for I am with thee; be not dismayed, for I am thy God; I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
Wherefore if any man is in Christ, he is a new creature: the old things are passed away; behold, they are become new.
But now apart from the law a righteousness of God hath been manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets; — read the full passage →
Righteous art thou, O Jehovah, And upright are thy judgments.
The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way; But the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
as it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one;
Then shalt thou understand the fear of Jehovah, And find the knowledge of God. — read the full passage →
and the scripture was fulfilled which saith, And Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned unto him for righteousness; and he was called the friend of God.
that ye put away, as concerning your former manner of life, the old man, that waxeth corrupt after the lusts of deceit; — read the full passage →
in whom we have our redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace,
Is this blessing then pronounced upon the circumcision, or upon the uncircumcision also? for we say, To Abraham his faith was reckoned for righteousness.
What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather, hath found according to the flesh? — read the full passage →
where there cannot be Greek and Jew, circumcision and uncircumcision, barbarian, Scythian, bondman, freeman; but Christ is all, and in all.
What advantage then hath the Jew? or what is the profit of circumcision? — read the full passage →
For Jehovah loveth justice, And forsaketh not his saints; They are preserved for ever: But the seed of the wicked shall be cut off.
for it is God who worketh in you both to will and to work, for his good pleasure.
For not through the law was the promise to Abraham or to his seed that he should be heir of the world, but through the righteousness of faith.
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →
Take heed that ye do not your righteousness before men, to be seen of them: else ye have no reward with your Father who is in heaven.
And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness, quietness and confidence for ever.
And I will make justice the line, and righteousness the plummet; and the hail shall sweep away the refuge of lies, and the waters shall overflow the hiding-place.
With my whole heart have I sought thee: Oh let me not wander from thy commandments.
Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye doubleminded.
And let us not be weary in well-doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek: for the same Lord is Lord of all, and is rich unto all that call upon him:
for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.
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